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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Family Night for 7th-10th Graders
Tonight’s Agenda
The IB Programme at MRHS
A Student Perspective
MRHS Enrollment
Question and Answer Session
Part 1:IB Programme Overview
Characteristics of IB
A broad, skill-based university preparatory education
A program of choice reflecting student interest and ability
A program promoting international awareness and community involvement
Uniqueness of IB
A package curriculum
The Core: Theory of Knowledge/Extended Essay /CAS
Assessment
Language AEnglish HLEnglish Language and Literature HL/SL
Language BFrench SL/HLSpanish SL/HL
MathematicsMath Studies SL
Math SL Math HL
Experimental SciencesBiology SL/HLChemistry SLPhysics SL/HL
Individuals and SocietiesHistory SL/HLBusiness & Management SL
Sixth SubjectVisual Arts SL/HL
Music SL/HLor
2nd science courseor
IB Bus & Man.
• Extended
Essay• Theory of Knowledge
• CAS-Creativity Action Service
Option 1
Six exams (24 points)› 3 Standard Level + 3 Higher Level› 2 Standard Level + 4 Higher Level
Three other requirements› Theory of Knowledge› Extended Essay (~3500 words = Sr. Project)› Creativity, Action, Service (150 hours)
Diploma
Option 2
One certificate earned per year
Lists all exams and scores for each subject successfully completed
No additional requirements
Certificate
Probable IB Course Sequence Grade 11 Grade 12 Language A HL IB Eng. 11 IB Eng. 12
Language B SL/HL World Lang. III World Lang. IV
History SL, HL IB History of Americas
IB 20th Century History
Math SL, HL IB Math SL IB Math Studies 1,2 IB Math HL
IB Math SL IB Math Studies 3,4 IB Math HL
Science SL, HL IB Physics 1,2 IB Bio 1,2 IB Chem 1,2
IB Physics 3,4 IB Bio 3,4
6th Subject/other IB Music SL IB Art SL/HL IB Business & Management SL
Theory of Knowledge
IB Math Sequence Options
• These sequences prepare for an IB Math SL exam.
10th 11th 12th
Geometry Math Studies 1,2 Math Studies 3,4(Alg. II/pre- Calculus)(intro to Calc/Stats & IB Project)
Algebra II Math SL Math SL (Math Analysis/Trig) (survey of Calc/Stats & IB
Portfolio)
• This sequence prepares for the IB Math HL exam.
9th 10th & 11th 12th
Algebra II Math HL Math HL (Calculus 1,2) (Stats, IB Portfolio,& IB Exam prep)
IB Assessment Overview
Internal and External Performance-based Based on specific exit
criteria Each subject
culminates in an exam Sample exams at
http://www.ibo.org/diploma/assessment/exampapers/index.cfm
Part 2: Benefits and Challenges
“The International Baccalaureate is the best secondary curriculum in the world, bar none.”
Elizabeth VerneyDirector of AdmissionsBryn Mawr College
• Skills vs. content
• Study habits and time management skills
• Challenging, stimulating, and motivating curriculum
• Produces well-rounded students via CAS
• Internationally recognized
• College entrance and scholarship
Benefits of IB classes
College Admissions
University Acceptance Rates
all applicants IB applicants
Harvard University 11% 14.4%
Stanford University 12.6% 16.9%
CalTech 21% 40.7%
University of Virginia 38.1% 63.3%
Reed College 55% 90.9%
BYU 60% 86.2%
Emory University 42% 82.1%
Statistics for Fall 2002 – from SUPERtest by Jay Mathews and Ian Hill, 2005.
IB University Recognition
ibo.org
For Scholarships follow:http://www.ibo.org/diploma/recognition/scholarships/index.cfm
For Credit Recognition follow:
http://www.ibo.org/country/index.cfm
Challenges of IB
Students are sometimes unprepared for the rigor of IB
Student and teacher vs. IB NOT student vs. teacher
Time Management
Maintaining a social life
How can you help your student?
Plan 4 year course sequence early for IB Diploma students(see next slide)
Get them planning tools and model how you manage your time.
Be sure they maintain a social network and prioritize some down time.
Nutrition and exercise are important. Be sensitive to the challenges they have taken
on…listen. Maintain open communication with their teachers.
Steps to Planning for an IB Diploma
Plan possible exams (3 HL/3SL) from slide 6
Use slide 9 to plan classes in reverse from senior year
For grades 9 and 10 use next slide Fill in credit check form on slide25
Grade 9 Grade 10 English 9 English 10
History 9 History 10
Math (see slide 15) Math (see slide 15)
Integrated Science 9 Integrated Science 10
World Language World Language Spanish 1+ Spanish 2+
French 1
Music or elective* Music or elective*
*If your student elects to take music for 4 years they must test Music SL/HL.
*Due to programmatic restraints we cannot promise the availability of French 4 for IB Diploma students so they should plan to start studying French in 10 th grade.
*Complications or Questions – Call the IB Coordinator at 206-631-7068.
Part 3: Exams and Fees
IB Exams & other deadlines
Exams are recommended. Exams are given the first 3 weeks of May. Each exam is generally taken over a two
day period. Results are published online in early July. Internal Assessment, Extended Essay, and
other deadlines are in February, March and April.
IB Exam Fees (itemized)May 2012
Registration fee (one time fee for Diploma Candidates) $151
Subject fee (each exam) $104
Diploma CandidateTaking 6 exams $775
***NO FEES ARE REFUNDABLE***
Fee Waivers and Payment Plans
Free and Reduced Lunch qualified students receive a 90% fee reduction
Confidential
Installment payments available upon request
Part 5: MRHS Enrollment
In-District Transfer
Deadline for transfer paperwork is the last day of school, BUT priority selection happens April 15th
Transfer form at http://www.hsd401.org/parentinfo/placement/
Transfers are granted on a space available basis according to District transfer protocols
1) Hardship
2) Sibling
3) Special Subject/Program
Mt. Rainier IB Program Information
www.ibo.org
http://www.highlineschools.org/mount rainier/Pages/InternationalBaccalaureate.aspx
Contact Chris Wilder at:
206-631-7068